How to resize a photo or signature for an online form
- Open your exam or job notice and find the photo and signature rules: pixel size (or cm), minimum and maximum KB, and format.
- Select your photo or scanned signature above.
- Choose a preset, or type the width, height and KB range from your notice.
- Click Resize, check the preview and download the JPG.
Why one tool for size and KB?
Most upload errors come from meeting one rule but not the other. A photo resized to 200×230 px may still be 80 KB, while a photo compressed to 40 KB may still be 3000 pixels wide. Fixing them one after the other in separate tools often breaks the first fix. This tool does both in one step: it crops the image to the exact pixel size, then searches for the JPG quality that lands inside your KB range. If a very clean signature comes out under the minimum, the file is padded up to the minimum without touching the picture, which is exactly what the form's size check needs.
Common requirements
| Form | Photo | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, RRB), SBI | 200×230 px, 20–50 KB | 140×60 px, 10–20 KB |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD) | Live photo capture in recent notices | About 6×2 cm, 10–20 KB |
| Passport-style photo | 3.5×4.5 cm (413×531 px at 300 DPI) | – |
Always check your official notice. Exam bodies change photo and signature rules between cycles, and some (such as SSC) now capture the photo live during the application instead of taking an upload. The presets here were last checked on 13 November 2026; every value can be edited to match your notice exactly.
Tips that prevent rejection
- Photo: recent, front-facing, plain light background, no cap or dark glasses, face filling most of the frame.
- Signature: black ink on plain white paper, cropped close to the ink, not in capital letters if the notice says so.
- Format: forms almost always want JPG/JPEG. The output here is always JPG.
- Documents: for certificates and ID proofs as PDF, use Compress PDF to 200 KB or JPG to PDF.
Popular presets: IBPS & SBI, SSC signature, signature 10–20 KB, 3.5×4.5 cm photo.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the form say my photo is too small?
Many forms set a minimum size such as 10 KB or 20 KB. A small, clean image can fall below it even at the highest quality. This tool then pads the JPG file with harmless comment data so it reaches the minimum; the picture itself is not changed.
What pixel size should my exam photo be?
It depends on the form. IBPS and SBI ask for about 200×230 px for the photo and 140×60 px for the signature. Others give a size in centimetres; at 300 DPI, 3.5×4.5 cm is 413×531 px. Type the numbers from your notice into the width and height boxes.
Is the photo cropped or stretched?
It is cropped from the centre to the exact shape, never stretched. If your face or signature is off-centre, crop it first with the Image Cropper.
Is it safe to use for ID photos?
Yes. The image is processed on your own device and never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone.